Accelerate the pace on the climbs, and let yourself go on the descents. This aluminum hardtail and soft suspension gives you the feeling to tackle the trails with safe and balanced handling.
- Proven Alloy Performance: The ALUXX aluminum frame is hand-built by the world leader in aluminum engineering.
- Balance and Stability: Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).
- XC Control: The suspension fork offers smooth 80mm or 100mm travel for greater XC control.
- Built with a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame that features a classic hardtail design and the balanced riding characteristics of larger diameter 29 or 27.5-inch wheels, the Talon is a great choice for XC and mountain biking. The frame geometry is specifically designed to fit its respective wheel size and either an 80mm or 100mm suspension fork (depending on frame size). It's perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level.
- Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
- Fork: SR Suntour XCE, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29)
- Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
- Grips: Giant Sole-O
- Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
- Seat post: Giant Sport, 30.9 375mm (29) XXL: 375mm (29)
- Seat: Giant custom
- Pedals: MTB caged
- Shifters: microSHIFT, 2x8
- Derailleur: microSHIFT FD-M282
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus M310
- Brakes: TKB-172, mechanical [F]180mm, [R]160mm rotors
- Brake levers: RS360A, mechanical
- Cassette: Shimano HG200, 12-32
- Chain: KMC 8.3
- Multiplication: ProWheel Forged, 22/36 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
- Center axis: cartridge
- Wheels: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
- Hubs: alloy, sealed bearing
- Spokes: stainless, 14g
- Tires: Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead
- Extras: 2.4" max tire size